Sh1.9bn Dho-Goye Bridge Nears Finish Line, Set to Transform Siaya–Busia Trade
A long-awaited transport link between Siaya and Busia counties is edging closer to reality as construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho-Goye Bridge at Usenge gathers pace. The 200-metre bridge across…
Siaya Tragedy: 11-Year-Old Pupil Electrocuted After Live Power Line Falls on Him
A routine trip to collect firewood turned into a devastating tragedy after an 11-year-old Grade Four pupil was electrocuted by a live power line in Pap-Kakan Village, Siaya Sub-County. The…
Achieng Masawa, Nicholas Gumbo Champion Women’s Economic Empowerment in Siaya
Siaya County is witnessing a renewed push for grassroots economic empowerment as Siaya Woman Representative aspirant Achieng Masawa joined Siaya gubernatorial aspirant Eng. Nicolas Gumbo Wajonya at the home of…
NYINGIRO’S SECOND CHANCE: WHY SIAYA ASSEMBLY MUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BEHIND ITS FINANCE STAND
George Nyingiro may not be an angel. But neither is the Siaya County Assembly. Before it buries his nomination, the House owes the public a far more convincing explanation than…
Woman Rep with a Difference: Rose Achola Kisero Unveils a Bold Blueprint to Transform Siaya
Siaya County Woman Representative aspirant Rose Achola Kisero, popularly known as Rozzy, has challenged the long-held belief that political power is the preserve of candidates with deep pockets, declaring that…
Fresh Blow for Orengo as Siaya Assembly Rejects Repeat CEC Nominees Over Legal Hurdles
Governor James Orengo has suffered yet another political and administrative setback after the Siaya County Assembly’s Appointments Committee rejected the re-nomination of several County Executive Committee (CEC) members, declaring that…
Siaya Bolsters HIV Care with Data-Driven Strategy to Boost Viral Suppression
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified efforts to improve HIV clinical care by leveraging technology, peer mentorship, and evidence-based decision-making in a renewed push to enhance patient outcomes and…
From Handouts to Heavy Machinery: Inside the Sh10 Million Gamble to Rewrite Siaya’s Youth Employment Story
On a continent where political rallies often end with promises and handshakes, Monday’s gathering in Siaya offered something far less common: industrial machinery. Welding machines, sewing equipment, salon kits, carpentry…
Siaya–Japan Partnership Gains Momentum as JICA Deepens Health and Community Impact
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has reaffirmed its position as a model for impactful international collaboration following a high-profile visit by Japanese Ambassador H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, marking a significant milestone…
Siaya Opens Public Forums for 2027/28 Development Plan in Countywide Push for Citizen Input
Siaya County has officially launched an ambitious public participation exercise to shape its 2027/28 development agenda, inviting residents across all 30 wards and three municipalities to directly influence budget priorities…
Siaya Ramps Up School Deworming Drive as Thousands of Children Receive Free Treatment
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has joined the rest of Kenya in marking the National School-Based Deworming Day, with health officials rolling out a countywide campaign to protect thousands of…
Massive Turnout as Multi-Million Boro-Karemo Water Project Kicks Off, Bringing Hope to Over 3,000 Siaya Households
Jubilant scenes of song, dance and ululation filled Boro as thousands of residents gathered to witness the official handover of the long-awaited Boro-Karemo Water Project to the contractor, marking the…
Siaya: Reject Non-performing Leaders—Opiyo Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has challenged Siaya County residents to reject leaders who have failed to deliver meaningful development, arguing that the region cannot afford another…
David Ochieng’s Cash-Fuelled Surge Shakes Siaya Governor Race
What began as a modest, localized campaign orbiting Ugenya is fast morphing into a countywide political tremor. David Ouma Ochieng, leader of the MDG Party and an increasingly formidable gubernatorial…
FACT CHECK: Wandayi Has Not Declared Siaya Governor Bid, Dismisses Claims as “Fake News”
Speculation that Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has declared an interest in the Siaya gubernatorial race is false and misleading, a fact-check has established. The claims, which have gained…
Siaya Charts Bold Path to Reliable Healthcare with New Five-Year Supply Chain Strategy
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to fix one of the most critical pillars of healthcare delivery—its medical supply chain—setting the stage for improved access to…
Silent Killer in Pregnancy: Siaya Escalates War on Pre-Eclampsia to Save Mothers and Newborns
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified its fight against pre-eclampsia, a silent but potentially fatal pregnancy complication, in a bold push to curb maternal and newborn deaths and improve…
Siaya’s Land Future at a Crossroads: Bondo Forum Ignites Push for Smarter Planning, Digital Mapping and Climate Action
Bondo town yesterday hosted a pivotal public participation forum that could redefine land use and development across Siaya County, as residents and experts weighed in on the county’s proposed land…
Baptism of Fire: MDG Leader David Ochieng Gains Ground—But at a Cost in Usonga Showdown
What was billed as a routine “meet-the-people” tour has rapidly morphed into a high-stakes political test for Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party leader David Ochieng, exposing both his…
Water Breakthrough: Ugunja–Ukwala–Sega Last-Mile Project Launched, Taps Set to Flow Within 9 Months
Thousands of households across Ugunja, Ukwala and Sega are on the cusp of a long-awaited transformation after the official site possession for the Ugunja–Ukwala–Sega Last Mile Connectivity Project was handed…
“I Don’t Need ODM”: Ochieng’s Defiant Pitch sets Stage for Bruising Siaya Governor Battle
Ugenya MP David Ochieng has thrown down the gauntlet in the race for Siaya’s top seat, declaring he will win the 2027 gubernatorial contest without the backing of Orange Democratic…
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL BARS: SIAYA COUNTY WARNS OF ARRESTS IN NEW MULTI-AGENCY SWEEP
The County Government of Siaya has launched a sweeping enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed liquor outlets, warning bar owners of imminent arrests and prosecution if they fail to comply with licensing…
Tragedy in Siaya: Two Artisanal Miners Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Gem
Grief and shock have gripped Nyandiwa village in Bar Kalare, Gem Constituency, after two artisanal miners were killed when a gold mine shaft collapsed on Sunday, burying them alive. The…
SIAYA POWER WAR: WANDAYI DARES ORENGO AS RUTO ALLIES TARGET ODM STRONGHOLD
A political storm is gathering in Siaya—and at its center is an escalating supremacy contest between Governor James Orengo and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi that could redefine the county’s…
Siaya Rallies Partners in Aggressive Drive to Cut Newborn Deaths
By Sharon Onyango County targets critical first 48 hours with data-driven, coordinated maternal and neonatal care strategy Siaya County has escalated its campaign to reduce neonatal mortality, unveiling a tightly…
A Quiet Passing, A Powerful Legacy: Siaya Mourns Mwalimu Wandayi as Leadership Lessons Echo Beyond Grief
The passing of Mwalimu Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, a veteran educator and elder brother to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi, has cast a solemn shadow across Siaya County—one…
“RIVER OF DEATH”: Outrage in Siaya as Six Killed by Crocodiles Sparks Damning Indictment of County Inaction
A wave of grief and fury has gripped East Yimbo after six residents were mauled to death by crocodiles at Daraja along River Yala, with locals now accusing the Siaya…
Siaya Seals Strategic US Partnership to Revolutionize Agricultural Extension and Aquaculture
Siaya County has taken a bold step toward transforming its agricultural future after hosting a high-level delegation from North Carolina State University (USA) in a move set to redefine extension…
Strengthening Fair and Contextual Evaluation of New Members of Parliament
The recent omission of newly sworn Members of Parliament from Infotrak’s Elected Leaders Performance Index highlights a recurring tension in Kenyan political accountability: the need for robust, evidence based evaluation…
Atandi’s Youth Directive Sparks Uproar in Siaya: Bold Truth or Political Misstep?
Alego-Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Onunga Atandi has once again ignited controversy after issuing a hardline directive targeting youth attendance at his political rallies—remarks that have triggered fierce debate across…